Job Description

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The Marketing & Communications Manager will manage the delivery of the firm’s marketing and communications activity during a period of maternity leave. This role is responsible for overseeing day to day execution across PR, digital and campaigns, ensuring activity is aligned to agreed strategies and business priorities.
The role combines hands on delivery with people and supplier management. The post holder will work closely with the Senior Marketing & Communications Manager, the wider BD & Marketing team, external agencies and senior stakeholders, acting as a trusted point of contact for marketing and communications activity across the firm.
Key responsibilities
Media Relations and PR
• Manage the delivery of PR activity in line with agreed plans and messaging
• Draft and oversee press releases, media commentary and firm news for approval
• Work with BD colleagues and nominated spokespeople to identify and support proactive and reactive media opportunities
• Coordinate submissions to legal and professional services directories, awards and surveys
• Monitor media coverage and prepare regular performance and activity reports
• Identify and coordinate media training opportunities where required
Campaigns and marketing activity
• Manage the execution of integrated marketing and communications campaigns
• Coordinate campaign activity across PR, digital, social, email and advertising channels
• Oversee firmwide advertising activity, including recruitment advertising and directory listings
• Manage day to day activity relating to sponsorships and partnerships
• Ensure campaigns are delivered on time and provide clear reporting on outcomes
General and team contribution
• Work collaboratively with the BD & Marketing team to support firmwide objectives
• Ensure consistent application of the firm’s brand and tone of voice
• Monitor competitor and market activity and share relevant insights
• Act as a trusted point of contact for routine communications queries from the business
• Provide additional senior-level support to the marketing function as required during the maternity cover period
Person specification
Experience
• Proven experience in a marketing or communications role at senior executive or manager level
• Strong operational experience across PR, digital communications and campaign delivery
• Experience managing people and/or external agencies
• Professional services experience (ideally legal) desirable but not essential
• Excellent copywriting and editing skills with confidence working with senior stakeholders
Technical experience
• CMS platforms (ideally WordPress)
• Social media management (organic and paid)
• Email marketing platforms and performance reporting
• SEO fundamentals and analytics
• Managing suppliers and agencies
Skills and attributes
• Confident, organised and commercially aware
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Able to prioritise workload and manage multiple projects concurrently
• Analytical and comfortable using data to inform decisions
• Proactive, adaptable and solutions oriented
• Collaborative team player with a professional approach
Qualifications
• Degree or equivalent professional experience in marketing, communications or a related discipline
• Professional marketing qualifications (e.g. CIM) desirable but not essential
Additional requirements
• Willingness to work flexibly to support campaigns, issues management or events
• Occasional travel to London or regional offices as required

Hybrid working statement

You'll spend at least 60% of your working week in the office, though we know there is no one-size-fits-all and arrangements may vary from role to role. Our strong culture is founded on working together in the office, which we aim to maintain through our people being regularly co-located, working cohesively and in collaboration with one another.

A certified B Corp™

At Cripps, our purpose is to make a positive and lasting difference. It’s why we do what we do. In 2024, we became a certified B Corporation to make a legal and very public commitment that we mean what we say. As one of only a handful of UK B Corp law firms, we are held accountable to our social and environmental promises. We are transparent on what we are doing well and where we are falling short. We are excited about the opportunities this affords us to continually improve as a responsible, sustainable, and inclusive business. Come and join us to help solve real world problems, champion big ambitions, and make a personal impact on our people, our clients, our planet, and our communities.
Find out more here.Certified B Corporation™ | Cripps.